Bedsole Outdoor Adventures

05/29/2026

Sketchy weather, solid bite — Week 1 of Snapper Season delivered limits, king action, and an early mahi push across the Gulf. From Mexico Beach to Orange Beach, get the full BOA weekly fishing report and plan your next trip: https://wix.to/svuZaOb

05/28/2026

Heading into summer camping season? Discover the top camping gear people are buying right now — reliable water containers, tents, cooking gear and more recommended by BOA’s affiliate partners. Read the full list and find the best picks for your next trip: https://wix.to/EXo4UG1

05/25/2026

While BOA doesn’t express any political views, we feel it is important to keep everyone abreast of how politics has infiltrated the outdoor life. Specifically fishing. The state waters are not affected but federal waters are affected .

SPECIAL NOTE: The injunction only applies to Atlantic fisheries. The Gulf of America is not included in the injunction.

Below is an article that is informing and enlightening.

John Bedsole / Bedsole Outdoor Adventures LLC

One of the strangest alliances in modern wildlife policy is unfolding right now over Atlantic red snapper.

Commercial fishing interests have teamed up with radical groups like Environmental Defense Fund, Ocean Conservancy, and Earthjustice in federal court to block expanded recreational red snapper seasons for everyday anglers.

The commercial industry wants to protect quota allocations and market share. Preservation groups want tighter harvest restrictions overall. Recreational anglers are caught in the middle.

Florida anglers were set to receive a historic 39 day Atlantic red snapper season after NOAA approved state managed harvest programs. Instead, a federal injunction shut the season down just one day before opening.

Governor Ron DeSantis summed up what many anglers believe is really happening when he said, “They don’t want recreational anglers to be able to go out and fish. They want it all for themselves.”

Commercial fishing interests may not realize that teaming up with radical preservation groups today could eventually come back on them as well. Many of these same organizations openly support tighter restrictions on commercial harvests too.

Aaron B. Futrell, Author|Owner, Delong Lures

05/22/2026

Red Snapper season is officially open — and the Gulf is firing. From Mexico Beach to Orange Beach, reefs are stacked and conditions are in your favor this week. Read the full BOA Weekly Gulf Coast Fishing Report for NOAA‑verified weather, sea conditions, and hot spots (May 22–28, 2026). Tight lines! 🎣

Read more:

Snapper Season Opens — And the Gulf Is Lining Up PerfectlyThe Gulf Coast is electric right now. Boats are fueling up. Reefs are loaded. And the weather is finally giving anglers the window we’ve been waiting for.From Mexico Beach → Panama City Beach → Destin → Fort Walton → Pensacola →...

05/18/2026

The USDA hopes to eradicate hogs in these 16 states 👇👇 Is yours on the list?
https://deerassociation.com/usda-aims-to-eradicate-feral-hogs-in-these-states/

05/18/2026

🔥 Gulf Coast Fishing Report (May 15–21) — Snapper Season HYPE Is REAL 🔥
John Bedsole from BOA spent last week running the entire Gulf Coast — Mexico Beach → Panama City Beach → Fort Walton → Destin → Pensacola → Gulf Shores/Orange Beach — talking directly with captains on the docks.

And every single one of them said the same thing:

“Snapper Season is about to be WIDE OPEN.”

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The fish are stacked.
The weather is finally stabilizing.
And the energy on the docks is electric.

🎣 What’s Biting Right Now:
• Mahi pushing in with warm water
• Blackfin tuna early around rips
• Mingo snapper loaded on natural bottom
• Scamp grouper strong in 180–260 ft
• Kings returning to nearshore reefs
• Trout & reds heating up inshore

🌊 Weather Outlook:
After a week of variable conditions, the Gulf is cleaning up fast.
Expect improving clarity, lighter winds, and a strong bite rolling into next week.

🚨 Snapper Season Opens NEXT WEEK — BOOK NOW 🚨
Captains across the coast still have a few opening‑weekend trips available, but they’re disappearing fast.

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If you want to be on the water for opening day…
If you want big snapper…
If you want the best captains on the Gulf…

2026 Red Snapper Season Dates

Federal For‑Hire (Charter Boats – Alabama, Destin, PCB)
June 1 – October 26, 2026

Alabama Private Anglers
Opens: May 22, 2026
Closes: When Alabama’s quota (664,552 lbs) is met OR December 31, 2026
New for 2026:
Open 7 days a week — no weekend‑only structure
Season runs continuously until quota is reached
limits: 2 per person, 16" minimum

Florida Private Anglers (Destin / PCB)
Opens: May 22, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend) Closes: July 31, 2026 Reopens:
Sept 1 – Oct 4 (consecutive)
Oct 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–Nov 1
Nov 7–8, 14–15, 21–22
Nov 26–29 (Thanksgiving)
Dec 5–6, 12–13, 19–20
Dec 25–27 (Christmas)
Jan 1–4, 2027

This totals 140 days, the longest Gulf private angler season Florida has ever run.

👉 Now is the time to lock in your trip.

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🎣 Book with Captain Experiences
Thousands of vetted captains.
Real reviews.
Instant booking.
No guesswork.

Secure your summer trip before the last spots are gone.
👉 Book your charter now and chase the bite all season long.

📅 Full weekly report is live at BOAdventures.com
Tap in for weather, bite updates, and everything you need before Snapper Season kicks off.

05/18/2026

New weekly fishing report from Bedsole Outdoor Adventures is live — John Bedsole checked in with captains up and down the Gulf Coast from Mexico Beach to Gulf Shores to see how the bite’s shaping up ahead of Red Snapper Season. Weather’s been variable, but captains are fired up. Read the full update and get ready for opening week: https://wix.to/lkGyQ5U

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05/18/2026